Early Years Leader

Ultimate Activity Camps; Copthorne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A children's activity organization in Copthorne is seeking an Early Years Leader to oversee the delivery of a nurturing environment for 4- and 5-year-olds. The role involves ensuring that activities meet EYFS requirements while maintaining high care standards. Responsibilities include supporting the Early Years team and being the primary contact for parents. Candidates should have experience in Early Years education and be passionate about providing quality childcare during the holiday periods.

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering structured activities for young children.
• Ability to maintain high standards of care and welfare.
• Strong organizational skills for coordinating activities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee delivery of the Early Years programme.
• Coordinate and support the Early Years team for quality childcare.
• Ensure Ofsted requirements are met.

Skills

Childcare supervision

Activity planning

Communication with parents

Team coordination

Education

Experience in Early Years education

Knowledge of EYFS requirements

Job description

The Details

• Title: Early Years Leader
• Contract: Seasonal holiday work available. Future opportunities in other half term holidays.
• Hours: 8.00am – 6.00pm weekdays. Full season or part season roles available.

Summary Of Position

Our Early Years Leader oversees the delivery of the Early Years programme on camp, fostering an exciting, enjoyable and nurturing environment. As well as overseeing the setting, you will get stuck in and deliver structured sports, arts and crafts activities and games to the Early Years children enrolled on camp – our Ultimate Activity Juniors. The activities offered will follow EYFS requirements for learning and development, with the emphasis being on participation and quality.

With support and direction from the Camp Manager you will be the key contact for the 4- and 5-year-olds on camp, taking a lead in maintaining their welfare and providing high quality care. Working with the Camp Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring all Ofsted requirements are met and be the primary point of contact for parents of our Juniors.

Our Early Years settings work within a ratio of 1:8, which means you could be working by yourself or within a team. It is the duty of the Early Years Leader to coordinate, direct and support the rest of the Early Years team to ensure high quality childcare is delivered at all times.

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For a full list of responsibilities and duties, download the Job Description